03 Brake swap

Twinguy · 11-06-2009, 12:37 AM

I am thinkin of swapin disk brakes onto the rear of my truck and was just wonderin how big the rotors off the newer truck are. So i know if I would need 17" wheels or not. Tried searchin cause i know this has been talked about before but couldn't find it. Thanks for the help.

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***ruidosododge*** · 11-06-2009, 12:55 AM

the 3rd gen calipers will require at least a 17" wheel. 16" wheels will not work... hope that helps

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nbaca · 11-06-2009, 09:16 AM

i know that some 17s are a little thicker and wont clear so it will depend on the wheel

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00BRam · 11-06-2009, 11:57 AM

This question may be off topic but how hard would it be to switch from drum brakes to disc brakes on the rear??

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smokin 98 cummins · 11-06-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 00BRam

This question may be off topic but how hard would it be to switch from drum brakes to disc brakes on the rear??

well it wont be if two people have the same question...i have been wondering if it is even worth it or not.

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nbaca · 11-06-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 00BRam

This question may be off topic but how hard would it be to switch from drum brakes to disc brakes on the rear??

i would personally find a rearend from a disc truck and swap it over.

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nickg · 11-07-2009, 12:02 AM

I'll let ya know, as I'm hoping to have the parts soon to switch my drums out to disc, parts are for a dana 80 and I'm going to see if they fit on a Dana 70, should have an answer in a week or two

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00BRam · 11-07-2009, 12:07 AM

I have been tryin to keep my eyes open for a disc rearend. I did a complete overhaul on my drums and they still suckazz. LOL

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Dracozny · 11-07-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 00BRam

I have been tryin to keep my eyes open for a disc rearend. I did a complete overhaul on my drums and they still suckazz. LOL

conversion kits:
EGR Performance Brakes, rear brake conversion kits

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Twinguy · 11-07-2009, 01:02 AM

Thanks I knew the fronts I would need 17s but i didn't know if the rotors on the rear were the same size. I hear that the swap is easy from drum to disk just pull everything off includin the backing plate and i hear it will just bolt up but thats just what i hear.

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D70 in the front......now

HidalgoGT · 11-07-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by smokin 98 cummins

well it wont be if two people have the same question...i have been wondering if it is even worth it or not.

If they stop better then the drums then it would be worth it to me as 38"s don't like to stop rolling to fast. Sunscribed...

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00BRam · 11-07-2009, 12:30 PM

That EGR kit looks like a good kit, I'll probably go that route unless I run across a rear disc axle setup before I build up the funds. How hard and costly is it to put 3rd gen rotors and calipers on the front??

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11-06-2009, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Twinguy Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tooele, UT Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Twinguy's Truck Pics	03 Brake swap I am thinkin of swapin disk brakes onto the rear of my truck and was just wonderin how big the rotors off the newer truck are. So i know if I would need 17" wheels or not. Tried searchin cause i know this has been talked about before but couldn't find it. Thanks for the help. __________________ 99 2500 4X4, Edge drag comp, 150 sticks, Arp Headstuds, oringed head, Fass 150, Hotrod VP 44, he351/S475 Twins, ATS arcflow, Full billet ATS race trans D70 in the front......now

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nbaca Diesel Head Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,525 Thanks: 3 Thanked 37 Times in 30 Posts nbaca's Truck Pics	i know that some 17s are a little thicker and wont clear so it will depend on the wheel __________________ 2001/NV5600/TWINS/200hp STICKS/ARP STUDS/110lb SPRINGS/QUAD ADRENALINE/RAPTOR 150/ISSPRO GAUGES/DEVILS OWN METH INJECTION/5in EXHAUST/SBC3600 DD/SBC HYDROS/IN SEARCH OF 600HP AND BUILT WITH DIESEL AUTO POWER PRODUCTShttp://www.southwestcoalrollers.com/

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11-06-2009, 12:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
*ruidosododge* SCRRRP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3,170 Thanks: 0 Thanked 63 Times in 62 Posts ruidosododge's Truck Pics	the 3rd gen calipers will require at least a 17" wheel. 16" wheels will not work... hope that helps __________________ 01 Red Sport X-cab SB 4.10's 6spd 4x4, Drag Comp, 62/71/14, 125hp stix, luk clutch, Raptor 150,boost & EGT gauges, intake, 4" exhaust, new brakes and front end

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00BRam Cummins Nut Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WV Posts: 497 Thanks: 15 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts 00BRam's Truck Pics	This question may be off topic but how hard would it be to switch from drum brakes to disc brakes on the rear?? __________________ 00 Cummins....slightly modded.

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nickg Diesel Head Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 1,507 Thanks: 1 Thanked 48 Times in 44 Posts nickg's Truck Pics	I'll let ya know, as I'm hoping to have the parts soon to switch my drums out to disc, parts are for a dana 80 and I'm going to see if they fit on a Dana 70, should have an answer in a week or two __________________ 2001, 2500 Edge J/A Hot unlocked,Magna flow exhaust. Jammer II's. BHAF, Airdog 150,DSS,3rd gen Track Bar. Carli Suspension, 3rd gen Brake upgrade, transgo Shift Kit. Firestone AirBags May 07 297,000kms Jun/09 455,000kms RETIRED Military Mechanic (20yrs)

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00BRam Cummins Nut Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WV Posts: 497 Thanks: 15 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts 00BRam's Truck Pics	I have been tryin to keep my eyes open for a disc rearend. I did a complete overhaul on my drums and they still suckazz. LOL __________________ 00 Cummins....slightly modded.

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Twinguy Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tooele, UT Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Twinguy's Truck Pics	Thanks I knew the fronts I would need 17s but i didn't know if the rotors on the rear were the same size. I hear that the swap is easy from drum to disk just pull everything off includin the backing plate and i hear it will just bolt up but thats just what i hear. __________________ 99 2500 4X4, Edge drag comp, 150 sticks, Arp Headstuds, oringed head, Fass 150, Hotrod VP 44, he351/S475 Twins, ATS arcflow, Full billet ATS race trans D70 in the front......now

11-07-2009, 12:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
00BRam Cummins Nut Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WV Posts: 497 Thanks: 15 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts 00BRam's Truck Pics	That EGR kit looks like a good kit, I'll probably go that route unless I run across a rear disc axle setup before I build up the funds. How hard and costly is it to put 3rd gen rotors and calipers on the front?? __________________ 00 Cummins....slightly modded.